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Saffron is a prized spice harvested from the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the saffron crocus. Each flower produces only three delicate red stigmas, called saffron threads. These threads are carefully harvested and dried to develop saffron’s distinctive aroma, rich flavor, and beautiful golden color.

Saffron crocus grows from corms and flowers for a short period each year. Because the delicate stigmas must be separated from each flower, harvesting saffron requires careful handwork.

At Cyrus Saffron, our saffron is 100% grown and hand-harvested in Washington State. The flowers are carefully collected during harvest, and the saffron threads are separated and processed with attention to freshness and quality.

Saffron is one of the world’s most valuable spices because producing even a small amount requires a large number of flowers and significant hand labor. Each flower produces only three saffron threads, making harvesting a time-intensive process.

This combination of limited annual production, hand harvesting, and careful processing contributes to saffron’s value.

High-quality saffron should have a deep red appearance and a distinctive natural aroma. When properly steeped, the threads gradually release a rich golden-yellow color along with saffron’s characteristic flavor and fragrance.

Whole saffron threads also allow customers to see the product they are purchasing and are generally easier to evaluate than powdered saffron.

A small amount of saffron can add remarkable color, aroma, and flavor to a dish. For best results, gently crush a few saffron threads and steep them in warm water, milk, or broth before adding the liquid to your recipe.

Saffron can be used in rice, seafood, soups, sauces, breads, desserts, beverages, and many traditional dishes from around the world.

Store saffron in a tightly sealed container away from direct sunlight, heat, moisture, and strong odors. Proper storage helps protect its aroma, color, and flavor.

Cyrus Saffron is proud to grow saffron here in Washington State. Every thread of Cyrus Saffron is Washington-grown and hand-harvested.

From our Washington farms to your kitchen, we carefully cultivate, hand-harvest, process, and package our saffron to preserve its freshness, aroma, color, and distinctive flavor.